Poole scores 26 as the Wizards snap their 6-game losing streak with a 107-99 victory over the Nets

Washington Wizards guard Jordan Poole (13) dribbles downcourt as Brooklyn Nets guard Keon Johnson (45) defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Feb. 24, 2025, in Washington.

Washington Wizards guard Jordan Poole (13) dribbles downcourt as Brooklyn Nets guard Keon Johnson (45) defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Feb. 24, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jess Rapfogel)


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WASHINGTON — Jordan Poole scored 26 points, including a couple of crucial jumpers late as the Washington Wizards snapped their six-game losing streak with a 107-99 victory over the Brooklyn Nets. Washington trailed 97-96 before going on a 7-0 run that included a 3-pointer and a long 2 by Poole. Bilal Coulibaly added 20 points for the Wizards, who won for just the 10th time this season. Ziaire Williams led the Nets with 19 points, but after Trendon Watford's layup with 4:45 remaining, Brooklyn didn't score again until Cam Johnson's two free throws with 13 seconds to play.

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